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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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I am thinking of looking for a short rack for the hood. After a day of spearfishing we have wet salty gear and I don't want to throw it in the back. Its easier to spray off the hood than the roof with the 4 1/2 lift. Anyone have one or know of one?

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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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Never seen a hood mounted rack I've seen, nets used on the hood, but honestly there are better options. If you have a receiver use a cheap hitch mounted basket that way the salt water does not soak your front end.
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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How the hell are you going to see the road?
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mr white
How the hell are you going to see the road?

What road?...LOL

Right now I throw my rash guard gloves and boots up there to take to the cleanout station about 1 mile away. I am not impeding my line of sight, and the speed limit on base is 10mph.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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Enough said
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 12:31 AM
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Enough said
Haha! That made me laugh out loud!
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 03:23 AM
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Enough said
That was the first thing I thought of.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 03:37 AM
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Fabricate or buy a cooler rack for the front (bumper, not hood). I always had one when I was surfcasting. Waders, any wet gear and if I was lucky, fish went into the cooler.....
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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Your hood will get a bit warm too, I dunno if you'll see any effects though.

I agree with zone. Get a hitch basket.

Man I wish I could go spearfishing with a rash guard. Out here the water is like 40-55°F. Gotta drop 350 on a 7mil wetsuit before I can even get in the water. I bought jeep parts instead
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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How'd she get up there with only one leg? Just wonderin.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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How'd she get up there with only one leg? Just wonderin.
think pogo stick
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Made from a stock xj spring!
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